On Ash Wednesday, observant Catholics receive a sign of the cross in ashes on their foreheads, a gesture that underscores ...

Pope Francis’ condition remained stable on Wednesday (March 5), according to a Vatican statement relaying his doctors’ ...

Pope Francis skips this year’s services as he remains in hospital - Pope Francis is unable to take part in Ash Wednesday ...

Pope Francis marked Ash Wednesday by blessing ashes and placing a call from his hospital room to a Gaza parish as Catholics around the world celebrated the first day of Lent by praying for the pontiff ...

The pope "rested well" and woke shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, his 20th day in the hospital, the Vatican said.

Pope Francis, the beloved 88-year-old pontiff, has been on quite the health journey lately, and it's been a rollercoaster of ...

The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis couldn't celebrate Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent outside the hospital.

Francis, 88, was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that developed into ...

Catholics worldwide are observing Ash Wednesday as Pope Francis continues his recovery, keeping him in their prayers as they ...

Christian faithful perform Ash Wednesday service in Rome without Pope Francis. Roman cardinals and clergyman performed the ...

Pope Francis has increased his level of physical therapy and remains in stable condition, the Vatican said on Wednesday night ...